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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 323.24 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 323.24 and 205.35 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 323.24 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/323.24 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 323.24 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 66,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,376.31/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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