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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.18 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.18 and 154.60 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.18 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.18 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.18 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 50,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891.23/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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