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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.27 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.27 and 61.44 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.27 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.27 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.27 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 19,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.71/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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