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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.76 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.76 and 216.33 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.76 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.76 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.76 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 71,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,336.98/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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