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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 322.81 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 322.81 and 105.58 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 322.81 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/322.81 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 322.81 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 34,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082.28/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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