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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.26 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.26 and 146.52 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.26 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.26 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.26 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 47,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217.54/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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