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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 324.81 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 324.81 and 155.25 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 324.81 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/324.81 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 324.81 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 50,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424.35/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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