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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 328.60 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 328.60 and 116.41 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 328.60 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/328.60 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 328.60 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 38,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,252.33/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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