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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.97 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.97 and 117.24 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.97 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.97 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.97 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 38,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,685.68/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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