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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.96 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.96 and 208.68 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.96 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.96 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.96 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 67,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,603.97/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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