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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.62 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.62 and 65.68 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.62 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.62 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.62 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 21,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649.44/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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