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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 328.93 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 328.93 and 138.31 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 328.93 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/328.93 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 328.93 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 45,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493.14/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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