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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.46, 329.20 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.46, 329.20 and 111.18 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.46 : 329.20 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.46/329.20 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.46x = 329.20 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.46x = 36,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.46/219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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