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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 322.96 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 322.96 and 76.46 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 322.96 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/322.96 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 322.96 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 24,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693.52/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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