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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 323.37 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 323.37 and 99.97 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 323.37 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/323.37 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 323.37 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 32,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327.30/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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