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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 322.57 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 322.57 and 146.60 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 322.57 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/322.57 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 322.57 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 47,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288.76/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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