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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 321.92 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 321.92 and 202.89 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 321.92 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/321.92 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 321.92 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 65,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,314.35/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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