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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 329.31 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 329.31 and 73.29 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 329.31 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/329.31 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 329.31 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 24,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.18/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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