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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 322.83 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 322.83 and 205.50 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 322.83 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/322.83 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 322.83 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 66,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.57/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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