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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 328.73 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 328.73 and 175.78 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 328.73 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/328.73 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 328.73 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 57,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783.69/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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