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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 322.68 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 322.68 and 99.56 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 322.68 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/322.68 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 322.68 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 32,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126.02/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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