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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.95 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.95 and 112.50 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.95 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.95 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.95 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 36,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.30/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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