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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.90 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.90 and 205.30 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.90 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.90 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.90 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 66,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496.82/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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