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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.35 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.35 and 117.19 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.35 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.35 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.35 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 38,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,596.53/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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