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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.23 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.23 and 158.42 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.23 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.23 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.23 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 51,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,206.10/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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