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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.52 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.52 and 209.52 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.52 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.52 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.52 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 67,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,574.39/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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