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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 323.42 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 323.42 and 204.96 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 323.42 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/323.42 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 323.42 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 66,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,288.16/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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