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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 323.24 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 323.24 and 105.80 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 323.24 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/323.24 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 323.24 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 34,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196.65/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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