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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 322.88 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 322.88 and 93.42 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 322.88 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/322.88 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 322.88 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 30,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162.98/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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