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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.03 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.03 and 85.41 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.03 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.03 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.03 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 27,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589.99/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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