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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 320.82 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 320.82 and 207.48 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 320.82 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/320.82 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 320.82 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 66,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563.73/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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