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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 329.69 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 329.69 and 98.08 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 329.69 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/329.69 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 329.69 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 32,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336.65/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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