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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.46 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.46 and 153.36 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.46 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.46 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.46 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 45,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618.47/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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