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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 322.41 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 322.41 and 111.11 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 322.41 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/322.41 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 322.41 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 35,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822.98/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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