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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.44 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.44 and 189.24 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.44 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.44 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.44 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 61,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,018.55/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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