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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.22 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.22 and 153.88 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.22 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.22 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.22 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 49,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.79/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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