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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.90 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.90 and 98.16 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.90 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.90 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.90 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 32,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.49/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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