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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 322.97 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 322.97 and 146.79 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 322.97 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/322.97 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 322.97 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 47,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.03/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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