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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 322.55 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 322.55 and 150.44 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 322.55 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/322.55 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 322.55 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 48,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.62/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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