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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 328.56 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 328.56 and 162 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 328.56 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/328.56 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 328.56 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 53,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,226.72/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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