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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 323.56 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 323.56 and 100.28 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 323.56 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/323.56 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 323.56 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 32,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.53/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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