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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.35 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.35 and 188.63 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.35 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.35 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.35 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 60,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,993.51/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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