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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 329.28 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 329.28 and 65.48 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 329.28 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/329.28 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 329.28 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 21,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559.61/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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