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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.04 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.04 and 147 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.04 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.04 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.04 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 47,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486.88/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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