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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.11 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.11 and 160.20 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.11 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.11 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.11 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 51,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602.02/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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