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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 214.80 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 214.80 and 155.28 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 214.80 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/214.80 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 214.80 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 33,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.14/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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