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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.35 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.35 and 103.93 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.35 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.35 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.35 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 34,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230.31/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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