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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.36 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.36 and 82.58 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.36 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.36 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.36 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 27,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.21/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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