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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 329.24 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 329.24 and 185.57 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 329.24 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/329.24 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 329.24 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 61,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,096.14/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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