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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 329.27 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 329.27 and 65.44 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 329.27 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/329.27 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 329.27 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 21,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545.66/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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