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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.27 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.27 and 147.51 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.27 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.27 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.27 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 48,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569.88/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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