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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.46, 329.12 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.46, 329.12 and 80.61 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.46 : 329.12 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.46/329.12 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.46x = 329.12 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.46x = 26,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.31/219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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