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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 329.50 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 329.50 and 116.98 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 329.50 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/329.50 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 329.50 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 38,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.23/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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