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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.80 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.80 and 112.32 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.80 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.80 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.80 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 36,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256.90/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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