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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 323.32 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 323.32 and 107.21 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 323.32 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/323.32 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 323.32 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 34,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.98/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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