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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.46, 329.08 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.46, 329.08 and 116.50 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.46 : 329.08 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.46/329.08 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.46x = 329.08 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.46x = 38,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.82/219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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