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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 329.46 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 329.46 and 115.41 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 329.46 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/329.46 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 329.46 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 38,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.98/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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