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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 323.14 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 323.14 and 205.53 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 323.14 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/323.14 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 323.14 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 66,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,414.96/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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