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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.38 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.38 and 146.61 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.38 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.38 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.38 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 47,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.13/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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