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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 329.55 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 329.55 and 73.43 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 329.55 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/329.55 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 329.55 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 24,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.21/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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