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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 329.20 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 329.20 and 75.19 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 329.20 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/329.20 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 329.20 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 24,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.55/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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