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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.86 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.86 and 82.98 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.86 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.86 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.86 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 27,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.78/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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