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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 324 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 324 and 94.28 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 324 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/324 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 324 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 30,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545.10/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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