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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.55 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.55 and 73.47 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.55 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.55 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.55 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 24,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.04/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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