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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.28 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.28 and 161.48 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.28 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.28 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.28 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 52,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203.25/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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