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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 329.49 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 329.49 and 178.38 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 329.49 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/329.49 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 329.49 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 58,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774.43/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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