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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 330.09 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 330.09 and 146.91 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 330.09 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/330.09 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 330.09 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 48,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493.52/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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