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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.78 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.78 and 165.43 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.78 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.78 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.78 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 54,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390.08/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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