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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.62 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.62 and 154.79 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.62 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.62 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.62 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 50,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,093.56/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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