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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 329.34 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 329.34 and 189.36 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 329.34 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/329.34 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 329.34 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 62,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,363.82/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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