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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.21 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.21 and 164.31 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.21 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.21 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.21 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 53,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104.91/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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