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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 328.86 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 328.86 and 216.68 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 328.86 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/328.86 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 328.86 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 71,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,255.74/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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