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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.61 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.61 and 151.90 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.61 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.61 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.61 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 49,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156.36/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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