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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 328.62 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 328.62 and 176.68 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 328.62 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/328.62 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 328.62 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 58,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,060.58/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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