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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 329.74 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 329.74 and 73.59 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 329.74 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/329.74 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 329.74 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 24,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,265.57/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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