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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 323.52 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 323.52 and 117.88 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 323.52 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/323.52 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 323.52 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 38,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136.54/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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