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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.65 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.65 and 116.28 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.65 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.65 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.65 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 38,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215.42/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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