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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.87 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.87 and 157.82 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.87 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.87 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.87 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 51,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,110.75/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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