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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 329.34 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 329.34 and 154.38 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 329.34 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/329.34 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 329.34 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 50,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,843.51/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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