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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 322.80 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 322.80 and 200.10 is: 299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 322.80 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/322.80 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 322.80 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 64,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,592.28/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.95

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