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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 328.92 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 328.92 and 132.36 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 328.92 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/328.92 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 328.92 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 43,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,535.85/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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