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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 329.25 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 329.25 and 89.50 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 329.25 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/329.25 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 329.25 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 29,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467.88/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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