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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 323.58 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 323.58 and 128.66 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 323.58 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/323.58 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 323.58 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 41,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,631.16/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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