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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 321.17 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 321.17 and 202.28 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 321.17 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/321.17 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 321.17 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 64,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,963.65/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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