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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.84 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.84 and 181.84 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.84 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.84 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.84 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 58,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887.07/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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