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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 323.04 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 323.04 and 202.68 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 323.04 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/323.04 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 323.04 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 65,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473.75/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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