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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 297.72 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 297.72 and 205.22 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 297.72 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/297.72 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 297.72 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 61,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,096.61/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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