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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.66 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.66 and 95.72 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.66 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.66 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.66 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 31,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.45/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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