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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.52 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.52 and 61.61 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.52 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.52 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.52 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 19,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.45/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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