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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 153.18 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.88 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.88 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.88 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 45,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.08/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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