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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 329.33 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 329.33 and 97.88 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 329.33 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/329.33 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 329.33 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 32,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233.42/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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