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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 328.86 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 328.86 and 185.32 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 328.86 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/328.86 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 328.86 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 60,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,944.34/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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