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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.49 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.49 and 154.35 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.49 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.49 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.49 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 49,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773.95/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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