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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 322.80 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 322.80 and 106.98 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 322.80 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/322.80 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 322.80 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 34,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,533.14/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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