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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 329.16 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 329.16 and 75.15 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 329.16 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/329.16 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 329.16 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 24,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.37/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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