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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 324.30 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 324.30 and 203.96 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 324.30 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/324.30 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 324.30 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 66,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,144.23/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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