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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.47 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.47 and 94.18 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.47 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.47 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.47 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 30,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464.40/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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