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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.45 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.45 and 92.21 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.45 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.45 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.45 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 29,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.85/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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