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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.28 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.28 and 146.63 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.28 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.28 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.28 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 47,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400.93/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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