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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 329.35 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 329.35 and 104.05 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 329.35 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/329.35 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 329.35 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 34,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.87/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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