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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 323.40 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 323.40 and 209.63 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 323.40 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/323.40 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 323.40 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 67,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,794.34/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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