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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.69 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.69 and 147.30 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.69 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.69 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.69 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 47,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678.36/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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