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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 323.11 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 323.11 and 69.20 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 323.11 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/323.11 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 323.11 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 22,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.60/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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