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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.72 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.72 and 69.55 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.72 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.72 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.72 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 22,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514.73/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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