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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.54 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.54 and 92.24 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.54 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.54 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.54 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 29,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.25/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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