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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.56 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.56 and 73.41 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.56 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.56 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.56 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 24,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193.00/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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