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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 327.89 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 327.89 and 161.21 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 327.89 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/327.89 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 327.89 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 52,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,857.91/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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