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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 322.95 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 322.95 and 206.34 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 322.95 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/322.95 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 322.95 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 66,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,637.50/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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