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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 328.33 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 328.33 and 191.28 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 328.33 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/328.33 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 328.33 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 62,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802.96/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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