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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.80 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.80 and 162.08 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.80 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.80 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.80 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 53,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,453.98/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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