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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 328.99 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 328.99 and 97.57 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 328.99 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/328.99 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 328.99 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 32,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097.91/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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