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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 324.37 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 324.37 and 147.83 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 324.37 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/324.37 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 324.37 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 47,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.18/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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