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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 323.04 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 323.04 and 146.90 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 323.04 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/323.04 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 323.04 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 47,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,454.58/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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