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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 329.74 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 329.74 and 122.24 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 329.74 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/329.74 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 329.74 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 40,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307.94/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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