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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 328.85 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 328.85 and 154.40 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 328.85 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/328.85 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 328.85 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 50,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772.02/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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