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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.42 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.42 and 65.51 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.42 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.42 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.42 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 21,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581.54/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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