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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 321.60 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 321.60 and 185.21 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 321.60 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/321.60 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 321.60 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 59,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563.54/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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