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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.86 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.86 and 69.02 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.86 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.86 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.86 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 22,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283.80/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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