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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.82 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.82 and 111.32 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.82 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.82 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.82 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 35,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.32/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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