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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 329.20 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 329.20 and 116.70 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 329.20 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/329.20 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 329.20 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 38,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417.64/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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