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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 322.79 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 322.79 and 85.26 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 322.79 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/322.79 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 322.79 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 27,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521.08/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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