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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.28 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.28 and 154.15 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.28 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.28 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.28 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 49,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680.28/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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