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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.84 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.84 and 146.56 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.84 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.84 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.84 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 48,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194.79/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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