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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.66 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.66 and 68.86 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.66 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.66 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.66 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 22,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.37/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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