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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 322.70 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 322.70 and 146.64 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 322.70 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/322.70 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 322.70 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 47,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320.73/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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