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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 322.38 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 322.38 and 112.38 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 322.38 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/322.38 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 322.38 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 36,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.06/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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