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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.33 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.33 and 209.97 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.33 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.33 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.33 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 67,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679.63/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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