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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.92 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.92 and 146.92 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.92 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.92 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.92 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 47,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.41/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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