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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.48 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.48 and 69.38 is: 104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.48 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.48 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.48 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 22,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.50/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.09

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