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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 329.03 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 329.03 and 73.20 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 329.03 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/329.03 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 329.03 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 24,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.00/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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