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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.76 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.76 and 146.40 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.76 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.76 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.76 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 48,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276.86/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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