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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 322.99 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 322.99 and 99.79 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 322.99 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/322.99 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 322.99 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 32,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230.67/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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