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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.93, 323.20 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.93, 323.20 and 154.88 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.93 : 323.20 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.93/323.20 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.93x = 323.20 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.93x = 50,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054.83/215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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