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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.00, 323.30 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.00, 323.30 and 147.17 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.00 : 323.30 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.00/323.30 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.00x = 323.30 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.00x = 47,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579.63/216.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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