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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 328.50 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 328.50 and 82.15 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 328.50 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/328.50 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 328.50 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 26,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.28/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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