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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 321.96 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 321.96 and 203.64 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 321.96 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/321.96 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 321.96 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 65,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,563.93/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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