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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 329.34 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 329.34 and 147.46 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 329.34 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/329.34 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 329.34 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 48,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564.48/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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