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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 328.62 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 328.62 and 165.16 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 328.62 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/328.62 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 328.62 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 54,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.88/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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