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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.30 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.30 and 93.63 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.30 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.30 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.30 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 30,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270.81/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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