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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.04 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.04 and 154.70 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.04 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.04 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.04 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 49,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974.29/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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