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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 324.90 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 324.90 and 147.24 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 324.90 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/324.90 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 324.90 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 47,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838.28/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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