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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.40 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.40 and 146.41 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.40 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.40 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.40 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 47,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202.14/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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