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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.46 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.46 and 107.46 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.46 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.46 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.46 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 34,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,759.01/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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