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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 321.84 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 321.84 and 207.87 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 321.84 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/321.84 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 321.84 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 66,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,900.88/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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