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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 328.68 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 328.68 and 97.52 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 328.68 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/328.68 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 328.68 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 32,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051.23/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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