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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 329.30 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 329.30 and 185.45 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 329.30 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/329.30 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 329.30 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 61,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066.11/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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