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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.92 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.92 and 155.84 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.92 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.92 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.92 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 51,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414.73/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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