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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.76 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.76 and 162.84 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.76 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.76 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.76 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 48,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,324.40/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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