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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.83, 329.45 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.83, 329.45 and 151.19 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.83 : 329.45 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.83/329.45 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.83x = 329.45 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.83x = 49,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,807.14/219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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