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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.73 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.73 and 97.42 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.73 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.73 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.73 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 32,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024.88/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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