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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 328.65 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 328.65 and 116.38 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 328.65 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/328.65 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 328.65 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 38,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248.29/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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