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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 328.85 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 328.85 and 151.29 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 328.85 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/328.85 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 328.85 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 49,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,751.72/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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