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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 329.18 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 329.18 and 97.55 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 329.18 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/329.18 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 329.18 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 32,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109.38/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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