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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.81 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.81 and 205.37 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.81 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.81 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.81 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 66,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500.86/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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