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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 328.62 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 328.62 and 150.72 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 328.62 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/328.62 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 328.62 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 49,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529.61/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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