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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.85 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.85 and 93.59 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.85 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.85 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.85 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 30,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215.53/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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