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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.12 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.12 and 98.24 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.12 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.12 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.12 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 31,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.31/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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