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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.14 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.14 and 146.31 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.14 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.14 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.14 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 47,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.30/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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