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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 328.37 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 328.37 and 165.06 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 328.37 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/328.37 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 328.37 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 54,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,199.93/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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