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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.69 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.69 and 98.04 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.69 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.69 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.69 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 31,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,636.53/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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