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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 329.08 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 329.08 and 147.72 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 329.08 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/329.08 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 329.08 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 48,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611.70/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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