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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.08 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.08 and 82.49 is: 123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.08 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.08 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.08 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 27,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146.43/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.63

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