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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.79 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.79 and 69.65 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.79 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.79 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.79 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 22,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.35/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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