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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.68 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.68 and 147.34 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.68 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.68 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.68 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 47,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690.81/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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