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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.47 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.47 and 112.44 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.47 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.47 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.47 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 36,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258.53/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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