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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.13 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.13 and 155.25 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.13 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.13 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.13 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 51,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,097.43/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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