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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.70 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.70 and 200.58 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.70 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.70 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.70 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 64,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925.78/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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