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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.22 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.22 and 99.38 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.22 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.22 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.22 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 32,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023.28/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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