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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 329.87 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 329.87 and 65.85 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 329.87 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/329.87 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 329.87 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 21,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722.10/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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