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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 322.23 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 322.23 and 146.42 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 322.23 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/322.23 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 322.23 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 47,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,180.92/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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