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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 328.77 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 328.77 and 116.70 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 328.77 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/328.77 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 328.77 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 38,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367.46/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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