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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 329.45 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 329.45 and 65.61 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 329.45 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/329.45 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 329.45 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 21,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,614.89/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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