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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 328.26 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 328.26 and 180.50 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 328.26 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/328.26 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 328.26 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 59,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250.07/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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