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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 321.37 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 321.37 and 156.87 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 321.37 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/321.37 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 321.37 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 50,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410.92/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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