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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 329 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 329 and 116.66 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 329 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/329 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 329 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 38,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381.14/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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