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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 329.34 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 329.34 and 161.33 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 329.34 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/329.34 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 329.34 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 53,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132.42/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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