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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.24 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.24 and 157.34 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.24 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.24 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.24 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 46,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767.74/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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