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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.73 and 142.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.73 and 142.42 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.73 = 142.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.73 = 142.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.73 × 142.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 46,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818.47/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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