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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 328.56 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 328.56 and 116.46 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 328.56 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/328.56 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 328.56 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 38,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264.10/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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