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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 322.89 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 322.89 and 146.91 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 322.89 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/322.89 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 322.89 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 47,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436.43/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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