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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 322.99 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 322.99 and 150.78 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 322.99 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/322.99 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 322.99 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 48,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,701.27/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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