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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.31 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.31 and 75.25 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.31 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.31 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.31 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 24,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780.58/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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