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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.11 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.11 and 146.91 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.11 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.11 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.11 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 47,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468.09/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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