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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.78 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.78 and 147.54 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.78 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.78 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.78 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 47,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770.50/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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