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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 330.46 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 330.46 and 163.24 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 330.46 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/330.46 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 330.46 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 53,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,944.29/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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