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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.68 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.68 and 70.79 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.68 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.68 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.68 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 22,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.52/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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