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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.28 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.28 and 100.04 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.28 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.28 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.28 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 32,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339.31/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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