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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.65 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.65 and 146.88 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.65 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.65 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.65 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 47,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.83/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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