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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.08 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.08 and 69.18 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.08 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.08 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.08 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 22,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350.67/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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