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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.55 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.55 and 61.59 is: 92.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.55 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.55 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.55 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 19,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927.44/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.40

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