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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 323.02 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 323.02 and 212.04 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 323.02 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/323.02 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 323.02 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 68,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493.16/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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