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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.26 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.26 and 149.79 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.26 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.26 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.26 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 48,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271.33/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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