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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.92 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.92 and 142.32 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.92 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.92 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.92 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 46,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.89/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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