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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 323.33 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 323.33 and 206.59 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 323.33 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/323.33 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 323.33 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 66,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,796.74/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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