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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.22 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.22 and 199.32 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.22 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.22 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.22 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 64,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424.21/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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