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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 323.49 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 323.49 and 158.28 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 323.49 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/323.49 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 323.49 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 51,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202.00/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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