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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 323.33 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 323.33 and 202.04 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 323.33 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/323.33 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 323.33 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 65,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,325.59/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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