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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 322.59 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 322.59 and 146.54 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 322.59 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/322.59 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 322.59 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 47,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.73/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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