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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.79 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.79 and 146.91 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.79 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.79 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.79 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 47,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,421.55/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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