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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.44 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.44 and 182.72 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.44 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.44 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.44 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 58,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.24/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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