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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 328.59 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 328.59 and 116.37 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 328.59 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/328.59 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 328.59 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 38,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238.02/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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