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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.88 and 163.44 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.88 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.88 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.88 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 48,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.07/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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