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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.88 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.88 and 156.08 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.88 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.88 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.88 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 51,487.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,487.67/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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