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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.74 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.74 and 150.50 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.74 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.74 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.74 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 48,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573.18/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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