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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.98 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.98 and 146.80 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.98 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.98 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.98 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 47,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.46/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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