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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.66 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.66 and 100.26 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.66 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.66 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.66 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 32,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450.40/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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