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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.84 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.84 and 104.30 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.84 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.84 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.84 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 34,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402.31/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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