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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 324.34 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 324.34 and 138.88 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 324.34 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/324.34 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 324.34 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 45,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044.34/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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