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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.85 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.85 and 98.15 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.85 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.85 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.85 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 32,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.13/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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