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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 322.62 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 322.62 and 150.31 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 322.62 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/322.62 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 322.62 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 48,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493.01/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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