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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 328.86 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 328.86 and 82.37 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 328.86 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/328.86 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 328.86 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 27,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086.53/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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