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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 329.36 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 329.36 and 174.28 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 329.36 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/329.36 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 329.36 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 57,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,400.86/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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