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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.44 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.44 and 134.48 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.44 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.44 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.44 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 43,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.21/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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