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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 322.89 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 322.89 and 154.36 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 322.89 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/322.89 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 322.89 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 49,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,841.30/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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