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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 323.43 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 323.43 and 184.56 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 323.43 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/323.43 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 323.43 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 59,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.32/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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