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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.84 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.84 and 65.79 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.84 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.84 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.84 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 21,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699.84/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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