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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 328.62 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 328.62 and 183.44 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 328.62 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/328.62 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 328.62 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 60,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282.05/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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