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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.87 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.87 and 70.96 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.87 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.87 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.87 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 22,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.32/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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