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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.25 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.25 and 119.34 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.25 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.25 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.25 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 38,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,576.66/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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