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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 322.66 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 322.66 and 181.41 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 322.66 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/322.66 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 322.66 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 58,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533.75/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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