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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 328.63 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 328.63 and 65.02 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 328.63 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/328.63 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 328.63 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 21,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365.88/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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