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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.22 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.22 and 100.08 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.22 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.22 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.22 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 32,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347.86/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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