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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.94 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.94 and 71.07 is: 106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.94 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.94 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.94 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 22,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949.38/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.55

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