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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 328.68 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 328.68 and 74.88 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 328.68 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/328.68 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 328.68 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 24,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.56/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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