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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 322.90 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 322.90 and 150.45 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 322.90 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/322.90 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 322.90 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 48,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579.93/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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