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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.49 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.49 and 150.60 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.49 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.49 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.49 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 48,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,566.24/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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