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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.47 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.47 and 124.33 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.47 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.47 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.47 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 40,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215.10/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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