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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 324 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 324 and 193.28 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 324 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/324 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 324 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 62,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,622.72/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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