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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 329.04 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 329.04 and 75.16 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 329.04 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/329.04 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 329.04 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 24,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730.65/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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