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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 322.92 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 322.92 and 155.01 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 322.92 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/322.92 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 322.92 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 50,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,055.83/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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