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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.38 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.38 and 107.32 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.38 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.38 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.38 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 34,705.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,705.14/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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