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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 321.85 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 321.85 and 149.82 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 321.85 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/321.85 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 321.85 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 48,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.57/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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