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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 329.15 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 329.15 and 146.42 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 329.15 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/329.15 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 329.15 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 48,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194.14/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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