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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.37 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.37 and 71.31 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.37 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.37 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.37 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 23,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059.51/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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