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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.96 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.96 and 82.38 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.96 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.96 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.96 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 27,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.06/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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