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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 328.98 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 328.98 and 146.18 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 328.98 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/328.98 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 328.98 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 48,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,090.30/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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