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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 329.84 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 329.84 and 148.03 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 329.84 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/329.84 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 329.84 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 48,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825.21/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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