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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 328.86 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 328.86 and 178.82 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 328.86 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/328.86 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 328.86 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 58,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806.75/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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