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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.45 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.45 and 158.01 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.45 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.45 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.45 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 51,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.33/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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