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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 323.02 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 323.02 and 200.50 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 323.02 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/323.02 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 323.02 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 64,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,765.51/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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