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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 328.98 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 328.98 and 196.47 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 328.98 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/328.98 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 328.98 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 64,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634.70/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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