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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 330.06 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 330.06 and 146.89 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 330.06 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/330.06 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 330.06 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 48,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,482.97/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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