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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.55 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.55 and 61.62 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.55 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.55 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.55 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 19,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937.93/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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