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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 324.08 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 324.08 and 107.79 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 324.08 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/324.08 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 324.08 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 34,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,932.58/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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