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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 324 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 324 and 182.02 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 324 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/324 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 324 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 58,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.48/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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