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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 329.32 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 329.32 and 75.28 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 329.32 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/329.32 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 329.32 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 24,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.21/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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