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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 329.40 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 329.40 and 123.12 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 329.40 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/329.40 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 329.40 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 40,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555.73/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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