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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.40 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.40 and 181.44 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.40 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.40 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.40 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 58,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677.70/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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