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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 321.44 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 321.44 and 205.36 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 321.44 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/321.44 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 321.44 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 66,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,010.92/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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