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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 323.25 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 323.25 and 63.50 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 323.25 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/323.25 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 323.25 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 20,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,526.38/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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