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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.88 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.88 and 82.36 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.88 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.88 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.88 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 27,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087.17/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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