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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 328.71 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 328.71 and 121.85 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 328.71 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/328.71 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 328.71 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 40,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054.52/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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