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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 330.24 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 330.24 and 165.62 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 330.24 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/330.24 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 330.24 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 54,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694.35/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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