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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.46 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.46 and 181.54 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.46 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.46 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.46 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 59,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,810.17/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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