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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 329.40 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 329.40 and 147.38 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 329.40 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/329.40 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 329.40 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 48,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545.33/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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