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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.82 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.82 and 117.32 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.82 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.82 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.82 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 38,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694.48/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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