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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 328.73 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 328.73 and 150.80 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 328.73 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/328.73 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 328.73 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 49,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570.09/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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