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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 324.95 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 324.95 and 147.35 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 324.95 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/324.95 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 324.95 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 47,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881.46/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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