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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 329.40 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 329.40 and 147.18 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 329.40 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/329.40 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 329.40 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 48,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,481.09/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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