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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 303.35 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 303.35 and 178.48 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 303.35 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/303.35 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 303.35 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 54,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141.02/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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