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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 322.81 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 322.81 and 99.70 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 322.81 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/322.81 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 322.81 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 32,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.16/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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