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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 322.52 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 322.52 and 112.32 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 322.52 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/322.52 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 322.52 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 36,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.45/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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