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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.09 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.09 and 71.07 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.09 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.09 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.09 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 22,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962.01/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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