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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 329.24 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 329.24 and 178.30 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 329.24 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/329.24 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 329.24 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 58,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.95/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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