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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 329.50 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 329.50 and 142.44 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 329.50 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/329.50 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 329.50 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 46,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.98/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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