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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 329.57 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 329.57 and 65.60 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 329.57 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/329.57 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 329.57 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 21,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,619.72/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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