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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 329.70 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 329.70 and 179.01 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 329.70 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/329.70 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 329.70 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 59,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,019.60/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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