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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 321.57 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 321.57 and 208.24 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 321.57 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/321.57 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 321.57 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 66,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,963.74/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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