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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 321.44 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 321.44 and 200.75 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 321.44 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/321.44 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 321.44 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 64,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.08/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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