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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.43 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.43 and 155.05 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.43 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.43 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.43 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 50,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147.82/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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