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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 329.47 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 329.47 and 65.55 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 329.47 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/329.47 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 329.47 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 21,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595.51/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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