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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.32 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.32 and 155.36 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.32 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.32 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.32 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 51,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.80/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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