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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 323.46 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 323.46 and 200.12 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 323.46 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/323.46 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 323.46 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 64,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,730.82/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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