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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 329.61 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 329.61 and 165.87 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 329.61 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/329.61 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 329.61 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 54,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672.41/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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