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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.64 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.64 and 134.36 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.64 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.64 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.64 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 43,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349.24/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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