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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.55 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.55 and 147.48 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.55 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.55 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.55 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 47,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,717.15/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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