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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 322.83 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 322.83 and 146.97 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 322.83 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/322.83 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 322.83 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 47,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.33/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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