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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 322.79 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 322.79 and 99.77 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 322.79 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/322.79 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 322.79 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 32,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.65/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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