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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.87 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.87 and 204.39 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.87 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.87 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.87 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 66,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,194.77/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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