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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 329.56 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 329.56 and 82.78 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 329.56 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/329.56 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 329.56 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 27,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.98/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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