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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 328.98 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 328.98 and 111.04 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 328.98 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/328.98 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 328.98 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 36,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,529.94/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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