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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.84 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.84 and 69.66 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.84 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.84 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.84 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 22,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558.69/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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