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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.16 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.16 and 184.16 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.16 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.16 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.16 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 59,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,513.15/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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