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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.49 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.49 and 82.70 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.49 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.49 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.49 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 27,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249.65/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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