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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 323.09 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 323.09 and 99.80 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 323.09 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/323.09 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 323.09 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 32,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244.38/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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