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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 324.14 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 324.14 and 113.27 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 324.14 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/324.14 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 324.14 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 36,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713.15/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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