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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 321.66 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 321.66 and 204 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 321.66 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/321.66 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 321.66 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 65,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,618.64/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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