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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.33 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.33 and 85.52 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.33 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.33 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.33 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 27,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651.18/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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