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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.94 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.94 and 154.94 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.94 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.94 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.94 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 51,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,120.90/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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