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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 329.36 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 329.36 and 116.96 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 329.36 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/329.36 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 329.36 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 38,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,519.71/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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