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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.25 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.25 and 203.18 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.25 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.25 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.25 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 65,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,677.94/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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