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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 322.81 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 322.81 and 200.30 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 322.81 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/322.81 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 322.81 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 64,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658.20/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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