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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 329.11 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 329.11 and 82.42 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 329.11 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/329.11 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 329.11 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 27,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125.25/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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