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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 323.12 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 323.12 and 93.58 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 323.12 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/323.12 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 323.12 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 30,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237.57/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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