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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 328.68 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 328.68 and 142.32 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 328.68 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/328.68 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 328.68 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 46,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777.74/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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