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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.68 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.68 and 178.22 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.68 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.68 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.68 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 58,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578.17/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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