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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 329.54 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 329.54 and 146.80 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 329.54 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/329.54 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 329.54 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 48,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.47/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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