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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.76 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.76 and 203.85 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.76 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.76 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.76 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 65,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,998.48/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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