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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 329.08 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 329.08 and 82.50 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 329.08 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/329.08 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 329.08 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 27,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149.10/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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