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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 330.24 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 330.24 and 181.45 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 330.24 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/330.24 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 330.24 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 59,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923.14/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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