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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.92 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.92 and 104.24 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.92 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.92 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.92 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 34,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,391.42/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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