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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.04 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.04 and 156.96 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.04 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.04 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.04 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 46,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.36/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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