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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.76 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.76 and 94.08 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.76 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.76 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.76 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 30,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458.87/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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