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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.73 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.73 and 65.86 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.73 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.73 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.73 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 21,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714.37/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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