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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 323.72 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 323.72 and 185.44 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 323.72 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/323.72 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 323.72 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 60,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030.64/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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