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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.76 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.76 and 75.50 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.76 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.76 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.76 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 24,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,896.88/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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