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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 328.91 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 328.91 and 82.46 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 328.91 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/328.91 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 328.91 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 27,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119.86/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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