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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.74 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.74 and 157.42 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.74 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.74 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.74 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 50,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,806.70/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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