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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 323.80 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 323.80 and 146.52 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 323.80 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/323.80 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 323.80 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 47,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.81/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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