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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.56 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.56 and 201.78 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.56 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.56 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.56 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 65,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,086.16/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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