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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 297.36 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 297.36 and 122.21 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 297.36 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/297.36 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 297.36 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 36,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340.65/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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