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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.80 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.80 and 178.52 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.80 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.80 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.80 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 58,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697.38/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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