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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 323.55 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 323.55 and 147.06 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 323.55 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/323.55 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 323.55 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 47,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581.26/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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