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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.08 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.08 and 61.30 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.08 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.08 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.08 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 19,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804.80/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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