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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 323.36 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 323.36 and 149.54 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 323.36 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/323.36 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 323.36 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 48,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.25/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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