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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 323.86 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 323.86 and 147.41 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 323.86 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/323.86 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 323.86 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 47,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740.20/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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