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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 328.92 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 328.92 and 216.55 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 328.92 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/328.92 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 328.92 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 71,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,227.63/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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