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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.72 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.72 and 82.22 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.72 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.72 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.72 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 27,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027.36/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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