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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.56 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.56 and 116.40 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.56 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.56 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.56 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 38,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244.38/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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