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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.19 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.19 and 205.28 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.19 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.19 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.19 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 66,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136.53/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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