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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.24 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.24 and 182.79 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.24 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.24 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.24 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 59,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998.99/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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