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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 329.58 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 329.58 and 111.48 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 329.58 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/329.58 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 329.58 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 36,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741.58/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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