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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.94 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.94 and 98.10 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.94 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.94 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.94 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 32,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,367.11/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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