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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.82 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.82 and 98.11 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.82 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.82 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.82 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 32,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.64/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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