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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.57 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.57 and 118.24 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.57 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.57 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.57 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 38,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.40/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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