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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.65 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.65 and 154.09 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.65 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.65 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.65 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 49,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717.14/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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