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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 322.90 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 322.90 and 85.30 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 322.90 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/322.90 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 322.90 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 27,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.35/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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