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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 323.54 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 323.54 and 147.38 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 323.54 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/323.54 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 323.54 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 47,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.18/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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