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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 331 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 331 and 183.60 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 331 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/331 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 331 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 60,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,771.60/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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