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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.49 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.49 and 205.41 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.49 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.49 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.49 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 66,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,242.67/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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