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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 329.22 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 329.22 and 82.52 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 329.22 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/329.22 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 329.22 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 27,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.06/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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