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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 329.32 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 329.32 and 116.79 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 329.32 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/329.32 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 329.32 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 38,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,460.69/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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