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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 328.82 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 328.82 and 116.49 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 328.82 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/328.82 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 328.82 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 38,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304.24/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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