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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 323.48 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 323.48 and 154.28 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 323.48 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/323.48 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 323.48 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 49,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,905.72/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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