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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.05, 328.53 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.05, 328.53 and 97.28 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.05 : 328.53 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.05/328.53 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.05x = 328.53 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.05x = 31,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.40/219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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