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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 328.12 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 328.12 and 181.34 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 328.12 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/328.12 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 328.12 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 59,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500.37/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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