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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.47 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.47 and 150.23 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.47 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.47 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.47 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 48,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444.36/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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