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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 322.88 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 322.88 and 85.34 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 322.88 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/322.88 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 322.88 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 27,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553.18/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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