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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 323.16 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 323.16 and 207.16 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 323.16 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/323.16 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 323.16 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 66,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944.24/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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