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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 323.08 and 53.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 323.08 and 53.07 is: 79.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 323.08 = 53.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/323.08 = 53.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 323.08 × 53.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 17,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.86/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.60

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