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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.36 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.36 and 97.99 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.36 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.36 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.36 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 32,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273.99/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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