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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 323.88 and 53.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 323.88 and 53.61 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 323.88 = 53.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/323.88 = 53.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 323.88 × 53.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 17,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361.87/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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