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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.38 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.38 and 147.06 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.38 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.38 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.38 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 48,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291.56/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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