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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.58 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.58 and 147.48 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.58 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.58 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.58 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 48,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,606.46/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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