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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 330.10 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 330.10 and 104.57 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 330.10 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/330.10 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 330.10 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 34,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517.25/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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