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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 329.13 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 329.13 and 82.38 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 329.13 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/329.13 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 329.13 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 27,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.96/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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