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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 328.22 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 328.22 and 163.85 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 328.22 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/328.22 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 328.22 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 53,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,778.85/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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