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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 329.56 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 329.56 and 122.27 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 329.56 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/329.56 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 329.56 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 40,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293.35/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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