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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.62 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.62 and 53.44 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.62 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.62 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.62 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 17,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.63/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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