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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 329.94 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 329.94 and 73.72 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 329.94 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/329.94 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 329.94 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 24,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321.53/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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