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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 329.25 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 329.25 and 111.20 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 329.25 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/329.25 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 329.25 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 36,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,612.60/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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