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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 323.28 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 323.28 and 192.18 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 323.28 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/323.28 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 323.28 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 62,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127.95/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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