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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 323.85 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 323.85 and 77.10 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 323.85 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/323.85 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 323.85 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 24,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.30/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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