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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.75 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.75 and 154.18 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.75 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.75 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.75 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 49,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,915.78/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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