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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 321.70 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 321.70 and 205.23 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 321.70 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/321.70 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 321.70 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 66,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021.98/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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