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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 320.48 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 320.48 and 203.20 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 320.48 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/320.48 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 320.48 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 65,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,121.54/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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