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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324 and 154.40 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 50,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023.98/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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