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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 323.43 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 323.43 and 71.32 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 323.43 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/323.43 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 323.43 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 23,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067.03/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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