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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 323.34 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 323.34 and 119.26 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 323.34 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/323.34 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 323.34 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 38,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561.53/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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