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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.15, 324.01 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.15, 324.01 and 150.13 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.15 : 324.01 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.15/324.01 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.15x = 324.01 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.15x = 48,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.62/216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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