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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.04 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.04 and 146.34 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.04 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.04 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.04 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 48,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151.71/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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