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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 322.41 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 322.41 and 154.01 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 322.41 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/322.41 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 322.41 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 49,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654.36/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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