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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 321.86 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 321.86 and 149.96 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 321.86 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/321.86 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 321.86 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 48,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.13/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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