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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 323.25 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 323.25 and 181.52 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 323.25 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/323.25 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 323.25 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 58,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676.34/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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