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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.87 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.87 and 65.17 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.87 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.87 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.87 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 21,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432.46/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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