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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 329.35 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 329.35 and 116.76 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 329.35 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/329.35 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 329.35 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 38,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,452.68/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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