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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 329.34 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 329.34 and 147.48 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 329.34 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/329.34 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 329.34 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 48,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,571.06/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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