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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.31 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.31 and 118.01 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.31 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.31 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.31 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 38,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152.20/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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