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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 323.36 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 323.36 and 150.90 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 323.36 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/323.36 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 323.36 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 48,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793.62/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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