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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.32 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.32 and 92.18 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.32 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.32 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.32 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 29,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.18/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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