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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 330.38 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 330.38 and 219.56 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 330.38 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/330.38 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 330.38 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 72,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,538.23/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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