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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 328.77 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 328.77 and 183.18 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 328.77 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/328.77 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 328.77 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 60,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,224.09/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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