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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 329.73 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 329.73 and 147.46 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 329.73 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/329.73 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 329.73 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 48,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623.18/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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