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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323 and 154.34 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 49,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851.82/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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