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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 322.79 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 322.79 and 200.21 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 322.79 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/322.79 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 322.79 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 64,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,623.17/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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