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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.87 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.87 and 116.57 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.87 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.87 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.87 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 38,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.34/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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