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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 323.12 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 323.12 and 147.09 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 323.12 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/323.12 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 323.12 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 47,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,529.30/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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