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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 324.15 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 324.15 and 147.72 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 324.15 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/324.15 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 324.15 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 47,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.08/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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