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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 329.04 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 329.04 and 75.13 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 329.04 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/329.04 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 329.04 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 24,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.78/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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