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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297 and 157.32 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 46,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724.04/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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