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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 328.85 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 328.85 and 97.51 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 328.85 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/328.85 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 328.85 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 32,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.03/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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