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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.99 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.99 and 184.68 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.99 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.99 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.99 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 59,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649.33/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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