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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 323.36 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 323.36 and 202.91 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 323.36 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/323.36 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 323.36 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 65,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,610.35/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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