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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.52 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.52 and 117.28 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.52 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.52 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.52 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 38,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,646.11/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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