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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 329.18 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 329.18 and 162.20 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 329.18 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/329.18 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 329.18 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 53,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390.74/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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