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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 329.40 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 329.40 and 147.39 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 329.40 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/329.40 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 329.40 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 48,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550.27/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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