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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 323.70 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 323.70 and 71.51 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 323.70 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/323.70 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 323.70 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 23,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.81/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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