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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.40 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.40 and 147.11 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.40 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.40 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.40 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 47,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575.37/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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