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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.47 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.47 and 82.79 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.47 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.47 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.47 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 27,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276.51/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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