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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.22 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.22 and 183.04 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.22 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.22 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.22 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 59,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162.19/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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