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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 328.98 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 328.98 and 138.08 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 328.98 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/328.98 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 328.98 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 45,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.56/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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