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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.44 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.44 and 63.63 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.44 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.44 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.44 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 20,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580.49/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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