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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 329.30 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 329.30 and 97.68 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 329.30 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/329.30 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 329.30 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 32,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.02/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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