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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 329.87 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 329.87 and 147.56 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 329.87 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/329.87 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 329.87 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 48,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,674.34/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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