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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.77 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.77 and 53.54 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.77 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.77 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.77 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 17,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.30/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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