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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.80 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.80 and 118.88 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.80 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.80 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.80 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 38,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,374.46/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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