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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 322.74 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 322.74 and 181.31 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 322.74 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/322.74 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 322.74 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 58,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,514.38/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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