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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 323.47 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 323.47 and 147.27 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 323.47 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/323.47 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 323.47 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 47,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637.43/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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