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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 321.24 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 321.24 and 186.28 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 321.24 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/321.24 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 321.24 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 59,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,840.59/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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