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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.34 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.34 and 123.12 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.34 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.34 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.34 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 39,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809.85/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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