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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.41 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.41 and 147.60 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.41 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.41 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.41 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 47,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.32/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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