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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.39 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.39 and 100.01 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.39 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.39 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.39 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 32,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340.87/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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