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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 329.72 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 329.72 and 104.23 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 329.72 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/329.72 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 329.72 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 34,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,366.72/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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