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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.82 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.82 and 199.68 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.82 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.82 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.82 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 64,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660.38/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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