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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.26 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.26 and 107.28 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.26 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.26 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.26 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 34,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679.33/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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