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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.80 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.80 and 204.48 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.80 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.80 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.80 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 66,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210.11/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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