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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.52 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.52 and 74.29 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.52 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.52 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.52 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 23,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.01/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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