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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 328.86 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 328.86 and 179.28 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 328.86 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/328.86 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 328.86 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 58,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,958.02/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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