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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 322.95 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 322.95 and 71.02 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 322.95 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/322.95 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 322.95 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 22,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.91/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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