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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 328.78 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 328.78 and 103.60 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 328.78 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/328.78 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 328.78 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 34,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,060.59/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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