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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 329.54 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 329.54 and 104.28 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 329.54 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/329.54 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 329.54 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 34,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363.91/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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