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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 328.62 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 328.62 and 154.30 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 328.62 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/328.62 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 328.62 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 50,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706.07/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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