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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 329.37 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 329.37 and 105.50 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 329.37 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/329.37 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 329.37 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 34,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,748.54/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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