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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.66 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.66 and 157.75 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.66 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.66 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.66 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 50,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898.41/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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