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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 322.97 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 322.97 and 154.29 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 322.97 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/322.97 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 322.97 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 49,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830.27/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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