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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 328.79 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 328.79 and 116.68 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 328.79 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/328.79 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 328.79 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 38,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362.63/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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