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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 321.06 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 321.06 and 205.74 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 321.06 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/321.06 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 321.06 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 66,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054.88/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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