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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.20 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.20 and 176.31 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.20 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.20 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.20 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 56,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807.08/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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