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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 328.59 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 328.59 and 176.34 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 328.59 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/328.59 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 328.59 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 57,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943.56/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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