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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.27 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.27 and 112.30 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.27 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.27 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.27 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 36,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,190.92/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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