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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 323.33 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 323.33 and 204.61 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 323.33 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/323.33 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 323.33 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 66,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.55/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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