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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 328.82 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 328.82 and 72.99 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 328.82 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/328.82 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 328.82 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 24,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000.05/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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