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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 328.54 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 328.54 and 116.34 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 328.54 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/328.54 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 328.54 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 38,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222.34/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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