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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.38 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.38 and 122.72 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.38 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.38 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.38 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 40,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298.79/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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