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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 328.84 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 328.84 and 123.20 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 328.84 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/328.84 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 328.84 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 40,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513.09/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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