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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.24 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.24 and 82.56 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.24 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.24 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.24 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 27,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182.05/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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