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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 329.28 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 329.28 and 218.76 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 329.28 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/329.28 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 329.28 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 72,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,033.29/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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