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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 328.94 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 328.94 and 97.62 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 328.94 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/328.94 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 328.94 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 32,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111.12/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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