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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 329.72 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 329.72 and 65.72 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 329.72 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/329.72 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 329.72 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 21,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669.20/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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