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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.27 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.27 and 65.45 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.27 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.27 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.27 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 21,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.46/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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