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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.98 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.98 and 104.50 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.98 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.98 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.98 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 34,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.91/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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