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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.38 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.38 and 82.66 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.38 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.38 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.38 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 27,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226.14/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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