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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.80 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.80 and 97.98 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.80 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.80 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.80 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 32,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.80/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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