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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.16 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.16 and 71.18 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.16 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.16 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.16 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 23,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,002.53/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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