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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.11 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.11 and 146.34 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.11 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.11 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.11 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 47,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,137.58/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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