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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 324.15 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 324.15 and 150.98 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 324.15 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/324.15 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 324.15 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 48,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.55/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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