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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 329 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 329 and 116.44 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 329 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/329 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 329 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 38,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308.76/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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