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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 329.94 and 146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 329.94 and 146.65 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 329.94 = 146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/329.94 = 146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 329.94 × 146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 48,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385.70/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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