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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.31 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.31 and 85.66 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.31 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.31 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.31 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 27,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.12/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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