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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 330.23 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 330.23 and 181.44 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 330.23 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/330.23 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 330.23 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 59,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,918.62/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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