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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 328.91 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 328.91 and 82.38 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 328.91 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/328.91 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 328.91 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 27,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,095.61/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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