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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.42 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.42 and 150.24 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.42 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.42 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.42 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 44,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.38/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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