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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 328.61 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 328.61 and 82.13 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 328.61 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/328.61 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 328.61 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 26,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988.33/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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