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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.99 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.99 and 104.37 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.99 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.99 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.99 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 34,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,441.06/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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