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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.02 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.02 and 205.80 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.02 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.02 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.02 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 66,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271.72/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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