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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 322.80 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 322.80 and 151 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 322.80 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/322.80 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 322.80 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 48,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.80/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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