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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 324.01 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 324.01 and 113.23 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 324.01 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/324.01 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 324.01 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 36,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,687.61/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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