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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 330.23 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 330.23 and 178.94 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 330.23 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/330.23 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 330.23 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 59,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,091.36/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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