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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.46, 329.04 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.46, 329.04 and 116.86 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.46 : 329.04 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.46/329.04 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.46x = 329.04 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.46x = 38,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,451.61/219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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