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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 323.98 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 323.98 and 53.67 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 323.98 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/323.98 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 323.98 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 17,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389.39/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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