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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.10 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.10 and 154.45 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.10 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.10 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.10 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 50,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829.50/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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