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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 322.76 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 322.76 and 151.44 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 322.76 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/322.76 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 322.76 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 48,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878.77/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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