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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.11 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.11 and 147.09 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.11 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.11 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.11 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 47,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,526.25/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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