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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.46, 328.55 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.46, 328.55 and 133.38 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.46 : 328.55 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.46/328.55 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.46x = 328.55 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.46x = 43,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822.00/219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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