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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 322.98 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 322.98 and 71 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 322.98 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/322.98 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 322.98 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 22,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.58/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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