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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.07 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.07 and 146.57 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.07 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.07 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.07 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 48,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231.79/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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