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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 324.05 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 324.05 and 154.75 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 324.05 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/324.05 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 324.05 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 50,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.12/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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