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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.58 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.58 and 157.47 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.58 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.58 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.58 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 50,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,796.26/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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