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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 323.47 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 323.47 and 61.56 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 323.47 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/323.47 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 323.47 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 19,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912.89/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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