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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 329.19 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 329.19 and 82.47 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 329.19 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/329.19 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 329.19 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 27,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.60/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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