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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 321.86 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 321.86 and 184.38 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 321.86 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/321.86 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 321.86 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 59,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344.55/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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