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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 329.47 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 329.47 and 146.59 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 329.47 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/329.47 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 329.47 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 48,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,297.67/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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