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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.74 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.74 and 157.35 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.74 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.74 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.74 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 50,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,783.14/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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