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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 322.91 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 322.91 and 150.20 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 322.91 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/322.91 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 322.91 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 48,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.73/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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