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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.31 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.31 and 97.78 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.31 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.31 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.31 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 32,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.29/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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