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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 328.65 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 328.65 and 72.87 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 328.65 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/328.65 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 328.65 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 23,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948.73/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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