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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 323.94 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 323.94 and 53.65 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 323.94 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/323.94 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 323.94 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 17,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379.99/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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