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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 322.85 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 322.85 and 107.24 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 322.85 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/322.85 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 322.85 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 34,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621.09/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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