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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.89 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.89 and 121.77 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.89 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.89 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.89 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 40,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049.39/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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