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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.86 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.86 and 98.07 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.86 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.86 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.86 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 32,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,349.37/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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