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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 297.24 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 297.24 and 157.20 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 297.24 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/297.24 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 297.24 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 46,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726.13/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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