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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 329.23 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 329.23 and 116.72 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 329.23 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/329.23 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 329.23 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 38,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.15/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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