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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.33 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.33 and 71.27 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.33 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.33 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.33 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 23,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043.73/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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