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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.89 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.89 and 112.39 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.89 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.89 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.89 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 36,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,288.38/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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