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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.80 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.80 and 100.40 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.80 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.80 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.80 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 32,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507.65/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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