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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.85 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.85 and 104.33 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.85 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.85 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.85 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 34,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413.25/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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