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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.77 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.77 and 146.72 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.77 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.77 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.77 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 47,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355.20/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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