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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 323.14 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 323.14 and 202.49 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 323.14 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/323.14 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 323.14 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 65,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,431.30/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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