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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.35 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.35 and 122.24 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.35 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.35 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.35 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 36,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.37/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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