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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 321.42 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 321.42 and 200.32 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 321.42 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/321.42 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 321.42 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 64,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,386.85/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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