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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 329.18 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 329.18 and 103.88 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 329.18 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/329.18 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 329.18 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 34,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193.05/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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