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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 329.70 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 329.70 and 176.48 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 329.70 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/329.70 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 329.70 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 58,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184.22/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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