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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 322.85 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 322.85 and 154.52 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 322.85 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/322.85 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 322.85 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 49,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887.98/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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