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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 328.79 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 328.79 and 97.37 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 328.79 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/328.79 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 328.79 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 32,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012.15/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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