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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 328.80 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 328.80 and 179.52 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 328.80 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/328.80 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 328.80 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 59,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026.18/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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