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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.16 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.16 and 165.48 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.16 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.16 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.16 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 54,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469.40/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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