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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 328.86 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 328.86 and 103.72 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 328.86 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/328.86 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 328.86 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 34,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109.36/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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