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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 323.37 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 323.37 and 113.02 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 323.37 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/323.37 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 323.37 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 36,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,546.47/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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