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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 322.91 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 322.91 and 76.46 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 322.91 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/322.91 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 322.91 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 24,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689.70/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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