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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 330.44 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 330.44 and 117.28 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 330.44 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/330.44 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 330.44 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 38,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754.00/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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