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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 329.65 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 329.65 and 73.51 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 329.65 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/329.65 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 329.65 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 24,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232.57/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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