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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 323.33 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 323.33 and 100.08 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 323.33 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/323.33 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 323.33 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 32,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.87/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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