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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.51 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.51 and 178.56 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.51 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.51 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.51 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 58,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658.75/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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