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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 328.48 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 328.48 and 184.65 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 328.48 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/328.48 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 328.48 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 60,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,653.83/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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