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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.72 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.72 and 146.55 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.72 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.72 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.72 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 47,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294.52/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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