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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 329.70 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 329.70 and 98.27 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 329.70 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/329.70 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 329.70 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 32,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399.62/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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