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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 329.54 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 329.54 and 151.23 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 329.54 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/329.54 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 329.54 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 49,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836.22/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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