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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.99 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.99 and 71.07 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.99 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.99 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.99 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 22,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954.72/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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