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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 329.14 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 329.14 and 82.43 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 329.14 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/329.14 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 329.14 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 27,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131.42/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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