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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 328.80 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 328.80 and 157.46 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 328.80 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/328.80 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 328.80 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 51,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.85/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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