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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 327.90 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 327.90 and 157.48 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 327.90 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/327.90 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 327.90 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 51,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639.31/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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