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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.35 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.35 and 97.81 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.35 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.35 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.35 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 32,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213.72/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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