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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 324.09 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 324.09 and 94.23 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 324.09 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/324.09 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 324.09 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 30,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539.00/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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