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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 322.80 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 322.80 and 153.46 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 322.80 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/322.80 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 322.80 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 49,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536.89/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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