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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.76 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.76 and 80.38 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.76 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.76 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.76 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 26,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.73/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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