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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 329.61 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 329.61 and 98.13 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 329.61 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/329.61 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 329.61 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 32,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.63/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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