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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.12 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.12 and 200.07 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.12 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.12 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.12 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 64,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443.94/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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