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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 329.67 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 329.67 and 82.83 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 329.67 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/329.67 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 329.67 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 27,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306.57/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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