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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.23 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.23 and 176.50 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.23 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.23 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.23 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 56,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.85/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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