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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 323.02 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 323.02 and 147.50 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 323.02 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/323.02 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 323.02 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 47,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,645.45/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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