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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.35, 322.48 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.35, 322.48 and 204.01 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.35 : 322.48 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.35/322.48 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.35x = 322.48 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.35x = 65,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,789.14/215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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