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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.99 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.99 and 154.51 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.99 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.99 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.99 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 49,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,903.99/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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